Mikel Arteta wanted Arsenal to have wrapped up a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres before pre-season began.

Arsenal and Liverpool are both closing in on deals for a new striker ahead of the new season while Manchester United are preparing to announce the signing of Bryan Mbeumo

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to continue adding to their squad this summer, as he dropped a hint over the club’s move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal remain in talks with Sporting over a deal for Gyokeres, who is currently on holiday after refusing to return to pre-season training.

Arsenal are yet to finalise a deal for Viktor Gyokeres despite agreeing a fixed £55m fee for the Sporting CP striker over a week ago; Mikel Arteta has since taken his team out to Singapore and Hong Kong for a pre-season tour;

The Old Trafford side also has the advantage of having Ruben Amorim on the sidelines, the former coach of the Portuguese team and the man responsible for guiding the Swedish national team striker through the two best seasons of his career.

Claims that Manchester United have surged ahead of Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres have been explained, while interest in Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson has emerged.

Viktor Gyokeres is set to leave Sporting but his exit is becoming more and more bitter with the striker having now sent a legal letter to the club.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta dropped a hint on the club's pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League giants reached Singapore ahead of their pre-season preparations. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Swedish striker since the start of the summer transfer window but they are yet to agree on a deal with Sporting CP on the transfer fee.

Manchester United have made a last-ditch attempt to steal Viktor Gyökeres from under the noses of Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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The Gunners are staying busy in the transfer window and with more to come, boosting quality and depth in pursuit of glory

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. The Gunners have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for around £50million.